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 Healthy Indian Pressure Cooker Veg Recipes

Healthy Indian Pressure Cooker Veg Recipes


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Cooking in the Pressure Cooker preserves the nutrients and is thus considered as one of the healthy options.

Pressure Cooker Healthy Indian Soup

Soups are very easy to make, especially when a pressure cooker is handy. Chop the veggies or wash the beans, add some water and pressure cook. It is so simple…

Explore a few healthy beans and dals to make soups. Nourishing Moong Soup is one such recipe, which cannot fail to please you. It is made of pressure cooked moong which is then boiled with water and cooked, subtly flavoured with curry leaves and lemon juice. Gain in 6.9 g of protein by way of one bowl of Nourishing Moong Soup.

Nourishing Moong Soup ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

Nourishing Moong Soup ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

This fabulous Drumstick Soup recipe with the strong aroma and flavour of drumstick, is surprisingly easy to make because it bypasses the cumbersome process of peeling the drumstick. Half a cup of milk helps to balance the overwhelming flavour of the veg drumstick soup and to improve its texture too, while a dash of pepper acts as the classic and final stroke in this masterpiece. Try it out.

Drumstick Soup, Veg Drumstick Soup

Drumstick Soup, Veg Drumstick Soup

Pressure Cooker Healthy Indian Khichdi

A warm bowl of khichdi with some curd is most soothing. Although the list of ingredients in Dahiwali Moong Dal Khichdi seems long, you will find that they are all common, everyday ingredients that you are sure to find in your Indian kitchen.

Dahiwali Moong Dal Khichdi

Dahiwali Moong Dal Khichdi

A combination of 5 pulses with rice is another example of good quality protein for vegetarians. Try the recipe of Panch Dhan Khichdi. Onions and masalas are sautéed, soaked rice and pulses are drained and transferred to a pressure cooker, water is added and it is pressure cooked for 3 whistles. Serve it with fresh dahi and your healthy dinner is ready!

Panch Dhan Khichdi

Panch Dhan Khichdi

Pressure Cooker Healthy Indian Dals

Every region has its own unique way of making dal. You surely need a pressure cook to cook it. It’s easy, convenient, fuel saving and moreover time saving. How about trying Palak Chana Dal? Most kids and adults like palak. Learn how to make is a step-by-step manner and gain in lots of vitamin A.

Palak Chana Dal

Palak Chana Dal

Also try Easy Masoor Dal. With a host of masalas, the masoor dal can be cooked in a pressure cooker, tempered to perfection and served as an everyday dal. Tomatoes also add a dose of lycopene – an antioxidant required to enhance immunity. Ready about Other Foods Rich in Lycopene.

Masoor Dal, Easy Masoor Dal Recipe

Masoor Dal, Easy Masoor Dal Recipe

Green Dal Fry is another nourishing recipe worth trying. This spicy Green Dal Fry is pressure cooked and then cooked along with yummy green paste in a pan.

Green Dal Fry

Green Dal Fry

Pressure Cooker Healthy Indian Sabzi

A pressure cooker would be one of the healthiest accompaniments to rotis / chapatis. It is cooked in less time and thus preserves nutrients. Moreover, less oil is required as there isn’t too much of sautéing and cooking.

Learn how to make Healthy Tendli and Matki ki Subzi in a pressure Cooker.  It is a brilliant combo of ivy gourd and sprouted matki is pressure-cooked with onions, tomatoes and spice powders, to make a mouth-watering subzi.

Tendli and Matki Subzi, Pressure Cooker Tendli Aur Matki ki Subzi

Tendli and Matki Subzi, Pressure Cooker Tendli Aur Matki ki Subzi

Sai Bhaji, a combonation of khatta bhaji and palak, is another nutritious subzi to feast on. Loads of antioxidants with flavours enhanced by the addition of masalas, it is difficult to resist this subzi

Sai Bhaji ( Subzi Recipe)

Sai Bhaji ( Subzi Recipe)

Pressure Cooker Healthy Indian Snacks

Surprised about this? Yes cook healthy ingredients in a pressure cooker, add fresh and dried herbs and make a healthy snack.

A simple and protein brimming recipe is Garlic Hummus. Serve it with Vegetable Crudités and you are sure to not feel hungry till your next meal.

Garlicky Hummus

Garlicky Hummus

Broken Wheat Upma, is a breakfast option for healthy mornings. Top up your daily dose protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus with this South Indian style recipe. Bulgur wheat contrasts very beautifully with veggies like green peas, carrot and onions. The best part is that it stays fresh even when pack in a tiffin box. So go ahead and enjoy it home and work with family and friends!

Broken Wheat UpmaBroken Wheat Upma

Healthy Indian Pressure Cooker Veg Recipes



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Bombay curry soup recipe | masoor dal soup | masoor dal and tomato soup | Indian style red lentil soup | with 24 amazing images. Bombay curry soup recipe | masoor dal soup | masoor dal and tomato soup | Indian style red lentil soup is a nourishing bowl perfect for winters. Learn how to make Indian style red lentil soup. To make Bombay curry soup, heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for a 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and chilli powder and sauté on a medium flame for a few more minutes. Add the masoor dal and tomatoes and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the salt, mix well and saute for 1 more minute. Add 2½ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Blend the mixture to a smooth puree using a hand blender. Transfer to a pan and boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot garnished with rice and lemon wedges. Masoor dal and tomato soup is a sumptuous soup with a desi flavour. With dal and rice, it is quite filling and can be served as a quick snack or a meal-in-a-bowl. The use of masoor dal with veggies makes it a wholesome treat. This unique masoor dal soup is made by cooking dal with garlic, spice powders and tomatoes, straining the cooked mixture, and boiling the liquid till it thickens. The curry powder used to flavour the dal gives this soup a very exciting flavour, while a dash of lemon juice gives it a refreshing tanginess, which energizes your taste buds! The Indian style red lentil soup is served in a unique style with a garnish of rice, which makes it very satiating and comforting. However, the health conscious can avoid serving with rice and benefit from its protein, calcium, fibre and vitamin C. Tips for Bombay curry soup. 1. Let the pressure cooker cool down enough before blending the soup. 2. Blend it well so no chunks of vegetables remain. 3. This soup is thick and creamy, so if you are serving it later you will have to add little water to adjust the consistency of the soup and reheat it before serving. Enjoy Bombay curry soup recipe | masoor dal soup | masoor dal and tomato soup | Indian style red lentil soup | with step by step photos.

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Bajra Khichdi with Green Moong Dal recipe | Bajra Moong Dal Khichdi | healthy Bajra Khichdi | with 19 amazing images. Bajra Khichdi with Green Moong Dal is Protein rich. Our ancestors use to call khichdi as ‘Comfort Food’. But in reality it is more than that. It’s a source of high quality protein for vegetarians as it combines a cereal with a pulse. This Bajra Khichdi with Green Moong Dal is a perfect example to prove this. Here bajra, a cereal, has been combined with green moong dal, a split pulse, to make this nourishing treat. 1 serving of this khichdi provides as high as 12 g of protein, making it a Vegetarain protein rich food. Moreover Bajra Khichdi with Green Moong Dal is served with curd. This will enhance its protein content further. This is a perfect protein rich khichdi for light yet satiating dinner. healthy Bajra Moong Dal Khichdi is made from simple ingredients including bajra, green moong dal, ghee and Indian spices. We make this Bajra Moong Dal Khichdi often on weekdays dinner just to be had with some curd. Although the tempering is extremely simple, the ghee and jeera give it a very appetizing aroma and homely flavour. If you take millets like bajra and nachni, they keep our system warm in the winters and help absorb nutrients and build muscle tissue. Here is a wonderfully tasty and equally easy way to consume bajra. The Bajra Khichdi with Green Moong Dal is a comforting one-dish meal, which you can serve for lunch or dinner. It has a great mouth-feel, and the combo of bajra with green moong dal also has a very good taste. If you wish to add some excitement to the healthy meal, serve it with papad and pickle along with curds. Enjoy how to make Bajra Khichdi with Green Moong Dal recipe | Bajra Moong Dal Khichdi | healthy Bajra Khichdi | with detailed step by step photos below.

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protein rich barley and moong dal khichdi recipe | healthy barley yellow moong dal khichdi | jau dal khichdi | with 28 amazing images. To make barley and moong dal khichdi, heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 10 seconds. Add the green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few more seconds. Add the barley, yellow moong dal, salt and 4 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Serve immediately with low-fat curds. Life can be tough without comforting khichdi to keep you company! One of the homeliest of meals, khichdi is wholesome and soothing to the palate. Here’s an innovative twist, we have used fibre-rich barley to make this jau dal khichdi. A good replacement for rice, barley combines very well with moong dal and mild spices to create a comfort food barley and moong dal khichdi, that keeps you satiated for a long time due to its high fibre and protein content. Have this easy-to-make healthy barley yellow moong dal khichdi with a bowl of low-fat curds, to make a light but wholesome One Dish Meals. Apart from curbing cholesterol, barley also helps control weight gain and manage blood sugar levels too. To this effect, we have also used heart-friendly olive oil. Further this jau dal khichdi is also a good source of magnesium, which helps to maintain heart beat. protein rich barley and moong dal khichdi has 11.3 grams protein per serving (21% of RDA). Tips for barley and moong dal khichdi. 1. The barley has to be soaked for 30 minutes, so plan for it in advance. This helps in quick cooking. 2. Olive oil can be replaced with 2 tsp of ghee. 3. Like most khichdi, this khichdi too has to be served immediately. Enjoy protein rich barley and moong dal khichdi recipe | healthy barley yellow moong dal khichdi | jau dal khichdi | with step by step photos.

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Startling though it may seem, here is a wonderful and healthy modification of the famous festive Gujarati dish which is ordinarily loaded with oil. I've changed this recipe and cut down on the oil along with the invisible fat which you get from coconut. The methi muthias added to this recipe are baked to a wonderful rich golden brown colour that are very appealing and also cut down a lot of the calories you get in the fried version. A good amount of iron and calcium is available from this hearty dish and this is sure to become your family favourite.

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chick pea, vegetable barley salad with balsamic dressing | kabuli chana vegetable salad | healthy Indian barley salad with chickpeas | vitamin b1, b3, folic acid rich salad | with 35 images. chick pea, vegetable barley salad with balsamic dressing is a healthy one dish meal salad to make for lunch. Learn how to make kabuli chana vegetable salad. Name the texture, name the flavour, and you are sure to find it in this exciting kabuli chana vegetable salad. From cucumber for a juicy crunch, and kabuli chana for a mealy touch, to barley and mushrooms for chewiness and sun-dried tomatoes for tang, this chick pea, vegetable barley salad features a wide assortment of ingredients, further enhanced with a tongue-tickling dressing of peppy vinegar, refreshing lemon juice and olive oil – which does the balancing act. Kabuli Chana in vitamin b1, b3, folic acid rich salad which is used popularly in Chole in India is a complex carbs which prevents surges in blood sugar levels and is good for diabetics. The use of kabuli chana adds enough protein in this healthy Indian barley salad with chickpeas which helps to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss. Have chick pea, vegetable barley salad with balsamic dressing chilled, to relish an exciting crunch and to avoid sogginess. Enjoy chick pea, vegetable barley salad with balsamic dressing | kabuli chana vegetable salad | healthy Indian barley salad with chickpeas | vitamin b1, b3, folic acid rich salad | with step by step photos.

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